The Richard Frankland Charitable Trust Annual Report Registered Charity Number 1157460 The trustees submit their report for the year ended 5 April 2023. ## **Objectives and activities** The trust's ongoing activities and policies are set at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with the objectives of the trust deed, which states that the trust's funds are to be used exclusively for charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion. ## **Achievement, public benefit and performance** The trustees approved grants in relation the animal charities as detailed in the letter of wishes The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when setting their grant making policy for the year, in line with the trust's aims and objectives. The trustees are satisfied that all grants made during the year are for the benefit of the public and that the benefits of each and every grant is clearly identifiable. A detailed breakdown of all grants made can be seen at page 7 of the accounts. The trustees consider the organisations that they have supported during the year to be of equal importance. ## **Financial review** During the year to 5 April 2023 the trustees made grants totalling £15,000. The incoming resources during the year ended 5 April 2023 were £ 26,778.88. At 5 April 2023 the trust had a fund balance of £29,908 (2022: £24,975) ## **Structure, governance and management** When appointing a new trustee due consideration is given to the skills required by the Board of Trustees. The Trustees have adopted a policy in the event of the appointment of a new trustee which includes a brief induction and training process. This includes a meeting with the existing trustee to advise on investment policy, the grant making process and the powers and responsibilities of the Trustee board. In addition, any new trustee will be provided with a copy of the latest financial statements, an annual report and any recent investment reports. The trustees meet periodically to determine investment policy and future strategy. ## **Investment powers** Unrestricted. St James's Place are the current investment advisers. ## **Risk policy** The trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate those risks. ## **Reserves policy** It is the trustees' intention to make charitable donations from income resources with any surplus income being carried forward to be made available for charitable purposes in future periods. ## **Plans for future periods** The trustees intend to make charitable donations in line with the Letter of Wishes The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report Approved by the trustees on: Date ………………………………………………………….. and signed by: …………………………………………………………. Director - on behalf of Mills & Reeve Trust Corporation …………………………………………………………. Jennifer Baxter - Trustee …………………………………………………………. Sarah Bayman - Trustee ## ## **THE RICHARD FRANKLAND CHARITABLE TRUST - CHARITY NUMBER 1157460** **1** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR FROM 06/04/2022 TO 05/04/2023** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS** |**Receipts**
Bank interest
Interest from investments
Dividends from investments
**Total gross income**
**Payments**
Charitable donations
Trust administration fees
Bank charges
Investment fund management fees
**Sub-total**
**Net of receipts/(payments)**
**Wealth management fees paid from investment bond**
**Transfers between funds**
**Cash funds last year end**
**Cash funds this year end**|**Unrestricted**
**funds, £**
103 *
14,544
12,132
**26,779**
15,000
6,768 **
78
11,287
**33,133**
**-6,354**
11,287
0
**24,975**
**29,908**|**Restricted**
**funds, £**
**0**
**0**
**0**
0
**0**
**0**|**Total**
**funds, £**
103
14,544
12,132
**26,779**
15,000
6,768
78
11,287
**33,133**
**-6,354**
11,287
0
**24,975**
**29,908**|**Last**
**year, £**
1
12,781
9,038
**21,820**
8,000
13,844
101
14,756
**36,701**
**-14,881**| |---|---|---|---|---| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees THE RICHARD FRANKLAND CHARITABLE TRUST On accounts lor the year ended 5 APRIL 2023 Charity no (It any) 1157460 Set oul on pages I report lo the trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the above charity I'the Tnjst") for the year ended 0510412023. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation ol the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. I report in respect ol my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Slgned: Date: Name: BARRY FINE Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (If any): INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES Address". PARKGATES, BURY NEW ROAD, PRESTWICH. MANCHESTER M25 OJW Se¢lion B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs lo highlight material mallers ol concern (see CC32, Independent examination ol charily acGounts= directions and guidance for examiners). IER Oct 2018